Agricultural Commodities to be Regulated as Grain

PURPOSE: This rule explains the interpretation made by the department regarding the definition of grain in section 276.401(16), RSMo. (1) Rice shall be regulated as grain in addition to any grain for which the United States Department of Agriculture has established standards under the United States Grain Standards Act. AUTHORITY: sections 276.401 and 276.406, RSMo Supp. 1999.* Original rule filed March 12, 1982, effective June 11, 1982. Amended: Filed Jan. 11, 1985, effective May 26, 1985. Amended: Filed Feb. 27, 1991, effective July 8, 1991. Amended: Filed Oct. 25, 1999, effective June 30, 2000. *Original authority: 276.401, RSMo 1980, amended 1986, 1987, 1997, 1999; and 276.406, RSMo 1980, amended 1986, 1993, 1995.